How popular isSteel Blue?
In September 2026, people searched for Steel Blue by name about 590 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all New Zealand PPE and safety gear supplier searches, placing Steel Blue fifth out of seven suppliers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PPE and safety gear suppliers, Steel Blue did not appear in any of the answers.
Steel Blue is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- NZ Safety BlackwoodsShare of searches 90.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LeedsafeShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- RSEA SafetyShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
- Fortus Safety NZShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Steel BlueShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top PPE and safety gear suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Steel Blue did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- NZ Safety Blackwoods3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Fortus Safety NZ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Leedsafe2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- RSEA Safety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Total Safety1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Steel Blue0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ProChoice0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which PPE and safety gear supplier should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PPE and safety gear supplier in New Zealand for a construction site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“safety gear suppliers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workplace safety gear”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which PPE and safety gear suppliers compete with Steel Blue?
Share of searches by month for NZ Safety Blackwoods, Leedsafe, Steel Blue. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NZ Safety Blackwoods | Leedsafe | RSEA Safety | Fortus Safety NZ | Steel Blue | Total Safety | ProChoice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.38% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 90.5% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.8% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.38% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.4% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.1% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.38% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 89.8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.5% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.7% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.9% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 90.9% | 33.1K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.6% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 590 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 590 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.25% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.05% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
90.9%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.
Leedsafe3.6%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2%
Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.6%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.6%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.25%
Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Steel Blue and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Steel Blue
15 comparisons
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- Steel Blue vs Timberland
- Steel Blue vs UGG
- Fortus Safety NZ vs Steel Blue
- Leedsafe vs Steel Blue
- NZ Safety Blackwoods vs Steel Blue
- RSEA Safety vs Steel Blue
- Redback vs Steel Blue
- SCARPA vs Steel Blue
- Steel Blue vs Total Safety
How has branded search demand for Steel Blue changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Steel Blue in New Zealand held steady at 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Steel Blue’s share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand held steady at 1.6%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand PPE and safety gear suppliers in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, NZ Safety Blackwoods gained share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 89.8% to 90.9%.
In September 2026, Leedsafe lost share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 3.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Total Safety in New Zealand fell 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 90 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RSEA Safety in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are Steel Blue’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Steel Blue’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Steel Blue compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot brands | 8th of 10 | 0.57% | Show ranking |
| PPE and safety gear suppliers | 5th of 7 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| Steel toe boot brands | 5th of 7 | 1.7% | Show ranking |
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